Education & Practice Specialist

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
May 20, 2025
Description The Education and Practice Specialist, under the direction of the Transport Clinical Manager, supports optimal outcomes by providing for the education and development of the nurses and paramedics on the Transport Team. The Education and Practice Specialist supports the functions of professional development in advancing clinical practice and dimensions of professional development through knowledge and skill acquisition, competency validation and life-long learning. This role is also responsible for leading and coordinating the work of the Nurse and Paramedic educators. All clinical practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Education and Practice Specialist will work collaboratively with the Transport Clinical Manager and the Program Medical Director to review performance improvement audits and provide support and education of clinical weaknesses and knowledge deficits identified through the PI process. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in nursing or other health care field (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years Clinical experience in emergency medicine or critical care, with at least two years of experience in the care of pediatric or neonatal patients (Required) 2 years Teaching experience in a health care field (Required) 2 years Transport experience (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Meets the qualifications of a Transport Team Nurse or Paramedic Accountable for providing services in a manner that is sensitive to diversity. Demonstrates skills consistent with providing CPR Instruction and other clinical programs. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse District of Columbia (Required) Or Licensure/certification in specialty required as applicable (Required) Or or Paramedic in District of Columbia (Required) ACLS, BLS and PALS Instructor preferred (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice Support/participate in Shared Leadership, Clinical Practice, Performance Improvement, Nurse and Paramedic Practice, and Staff meetings. Ensure that practice is based on evidence of best practice. Participate in community activities where educational support is needed. Education Provide for continuous assessment of assigned staff educational needs. Develop educational plans that meet organizational and departmental goals Coordinate orientation of new education staff Coordinate and provide continuing education for clinical staff Assess and assure the competency of staff in accordance with regulatory requirements Leads and coordinates the work of the Nurse and Paramedic educators Clinical Demonstrate and maintain clinical expertise in area of specialty by periodically providing direct patient care. Facilitate problem solving of clinical care issues Maintain knowledge of individual patient care needs and identify and communicate complex care requirements to the care team. Participate in clinical procedure development Quality/Research Ensure that practice is based on evidence of best practice Participate in the creation of new knowledge in the specialty area Incorporate performance improvements audits into clinical practice recommendations and educational programs Consultant Conduct programs relative to area of specialty for other departments as necessary. Is recognized and called upon as an expert resource to support patient care at CNH Provide expertise in support of organizational initiatives Act as a resource to affiliated organizations on behalf of CNH Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details- practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Leadership Be the link between the department and the education team in defining the strategies to meet team goals Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance Mentor staff and develop their capabilities Monitor and promote strong employee engagement In collaboration with department management, acts as a liaison to the staff in the department. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met T eamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Non-Clinical Professional Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : Day/variable Job Posting : May 20, 2025, 1:54:27 AM Full-Time Salary Range : 81993.6 - 136656